Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, December 6th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2012
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DOW 13043.44 8.95 (0.07%) | NASDAQ 2989.25 15.55 (0.52%) | S&P 500 1412.14 2.86 (0.20%)

Time of Screening : 12/6/2012 11:47:40 AM Report Released : 12/6/2012 12:30:18 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$8.99	+0.01 0.11%	$9.58	$9.58	-6.16%	298,140 119.98%	248,500
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 12/6/2012 11:50:09 AM It has rallied considerably from its $6 IPO on 10/10/12. Limited history is a concern.
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ARMH - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized A R M Holdings Plc Ads	$36.44	+0.11 0.30%	$36.52	$37.43	-2.64%	1,647,245 77.48%	2,126,000
Most Recent Note for ARMH - 12/6/2012 11:51:27 AM Perched near its 52-week and multi-year highs today. Following its volume-driven October breakout it rallied unhindered by resistance due to overhead supply. The 10/24/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +29% on +24% sales for the Sep '12 quarter following 3 prior quarterly comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). There was a downturn in its FY '09 earnings, and its annual earnings history (A criteria) was previously noted as below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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COST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Costco Wholesale Corp	$98.44	-0.51 -0.51%	$99.63	$105.97	-7.11%	2,424,548 77.36%	3,134,200
Most Recent Note for COST - 12/6/2012 11:54:09 AM Perched at its 52-week high today following volume-driven gains and a special dividend ahead of looming tax hikes. The 10/11/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +29% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended August 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Hit a new 52-week high and all-time high on the prior session but encountered distributional pressure and finished near the session low. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings growth leaving fundamental concerns, as was the case when noted in prior mid-day reports."
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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$16.00	+0.24 1.52%	$16.00	$16.24	-1.48%	16,969 59.33%	28,600
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 12/6/2012 11:55:53 AM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Bullish action has continued since noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CSU - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Capital Senior Living	$17.37	-0.17 -0.97%	$17.63	$18.13	-4.19%	354,818 124.41%	285,200
Most Recent Note for CSU - 12/6/2012 11:57:47 AM Perched near its 52-week high today, pulling back following a streak of 11 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +17% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Bullish action has continued since prior mid-day report noted - "Recent quarterly sales growth and earnings increases have not been a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09 which is a fundamental flaw."
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EVER - NYSE - BANKING Everbank Financial Corp	$14.70	+0.41 2.87%	$14.97	$16.22	-9.37%	492,051 83.67%	588,100
Most Recent Note for EVER - 12/6/2012 11:59:22 AM Finding support near its 50 DMA line recently, now trading -9.4% from its 52-week high. Limited history remains a concern, meanwhile it rallied since its 5/03/12 IPO at $10. Reported earnings +48% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, marking only its 2nd quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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FBC - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans Flagstar Bancorp Inc	$18.38	-0.77 -4.02%	$19.19	$19.42	-5.36%	384,676 95.43%	403,100
Most Recent Note for FBC - 12/6/2012 12:00:42 PM Pulling back today after inching steadily into new 52-week high territory with 7 consecutive gains. Held its ground and showed more bullish action since last noted in the 11/08/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings following a severe downturn and massive losses in FY '07 through FY '11."
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FIS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Fidelity Natl Info Svcs	$36.69	-0.01 -0.03%	$36.91	$36.91	-0.60%	1,141,323 62.78%	1,818,100
Most Recent Note for FIS - 12/6/2012 12:02:36 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation and then rebounded to new 52-week highs since last noted in the 7/18/12 mid-day report - "Concerning the C criteria this Financial Services - Specialty firm is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up +25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great increase in demand for new (N criteria) products and services."
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FISV - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Fiserv Inc	$79.63	-0.08 -0.10%	$80.52	$80.52	-1.11%	389,415 57.60%	676,100
Most Recent Note for FISV - 12/6/2012 12:04:16 PM Perched at new 52-week and all-time highs today following a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Earnings growth in quarterly comparisons has been below the +25% minimum guideline, short of the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 986 in Mar '12 to 1,024 in Sep '12, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
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GEOS - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration Geospace Technologies	$77.97	+1.47 1.92%	$78.14	$79.11	-1.44%	63,434 68.95%	92,000
Most Recent Note for GEOS - 12/6/2012 12:05:17 PM Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines." Still perched near its 52-week high today following a spurt of gains into new high territory. Found support well above prior highs and its 50 DMA line when consolidating and it built an orderly base in recent weeks before breaking out. Shares split 2:1 effective 10/19/12.
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$37.83	+1.66 4.59%	$38.06	$39.50	-4.23%	148,900 97.90%	152,100
Most Recent Note for GIII - 12/6/2012 12:06:38 PM It is promptly rebounding after a brief 50 DMA line violation and still perched near its 52-week high, however fundamental shortcomings remain a concern today. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. "
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HOLI - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Hollysys Automation Tech	$10.33	-0.04 -0.34%	$10.50	$11.34	-8.95%	177,379 69.51%	255,200
Most Recent Note for HOLI - 12/6/2012 12:07:05 PM The China-based firm is consolidating -9.3% off its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +22% on +1% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline for buy candidates. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $18* level. Recent quarters through Jun '12 showed mostly strong earnings increases."*
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LINTA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified Liberty Interactive Cl A	$19.25	+0.00 0.00%	$19.38	$20.95	-8.11%	2,892,112 81.22%	3,560,900
Most Recent Note for LINTA - 12/6/2012 12:08:26 PM Still consolidating near its 50 DMA line today, and it has encountered resistance near that important short-term average in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales revenues and earnings (C and A criteria) history below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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LMCA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Liberty Media Corp Sr A	$108.52	+2.12 1.99%	$108.88	$116.10	-6.53%	604,692 63.54%	951,600
Most Recent Note for LMCA - 12/6/2012 12:09:32 PM Rebounding since it violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging volume-driven loss on 12/04/12. The 12/05/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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MRC - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines M R C Global Inc	$26.80	-0.58 -2.12%	$27.85	$28.55	-6.13%	279,167 58.42%	477,900
Most Recent Note for MRC - 12/6/2012 12:10:35 PM Completed a Secondary Offering on 11/08/12. Retreating from new 52-week highs hit this week. Limited history remains a concern after its IPO priced at $21 back on 4/12/12.
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NMRX - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Numerex Corp	$12.37	+0.33 2.74%	$12.50	$13.51	-8.44%	43,844 218.13%	20,100
Most Recent Note for NMRX - 12/6/2012 12:15:59 PM Rallying toward its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain. Found support at its 200 DMA line a few times during its consolidation in recent months. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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NNI - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Nelnet Inc	$28.45	-0.13 -0.45%	$28.67	$29.24	-2.70%	78,844 76.10%	103,600
Most Recent Note for NNI - 12/6/2012 12:16:28 PM Still perched near its 52-week high today churning above average volume while holding its ground after a streak of volume-driven gains. Held its ground stubbornly and rallied further since the 11/23/12 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarters showed earnings increases below the +25%* minimum guideline with sub par sales revenues growth, which reveals no great growth in demand for its services."*
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OKSB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Southwest Bancorp Okla	$10.45	-0.26 -2.43%	$10.69	$11.47	-8.89%	51,481 104.42%	49,300
Most Recent Note for OKSB - 12/6/2012 12:18:05 PM Consolidating -8.2% off its 52-week high today and holding its ground above its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 9/13/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history for this Banks - West/Southwest firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PII - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Polaris Industries Inc	$81.60	+0.86 1.07%	$81.74	$89.83	-9.16%	503,956 58.73%	858,100
Most Recent Note for PII - 12/6/2012 12:19:25 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line with a spurt of volume-driven losses while retreating further from its 52-week high. It spiked to new high territory with a volume-driven gain when noted in the 10/18/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +40% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. The past 3 quarterly comparisons now show earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, leaving some fundamental concerns."
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PRXL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Parexel Intl Corp	$32.01	-0.16 -0.50%	$32.54	$33.13	-3.38%	290,135 62.01%	467,900
Most Recent Note for PRXL - 12/6/2012 12:21:21 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, recently encountering mild distributional pressure. Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks since noted in the 10/31/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +45% on +28% sales for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior growth has not been strong and steady. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/02/08. Today its fundamentals are below the investment system guidelines. Members may view its Company Profile page under the 'Featured Articles and Daily Graphs' tab when the last FSU article under the headline, 'Pulling Parachute Early Can Spare Yourself Some Pain', gives a clear look back at its prior breakdown - an example why losses should always be limited at 7-8%."
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PUK - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Prudential Plc Adr	$29.25	+0.06 0.21%	$29.29	$29.31	-0.20%	264,962 165.81%	159,800
Most Recent Note for PUK - 12/6/2012 12:21:45 PM Still perched at its 52-week high today churning above average volume and holding its ground following volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Earnings history for this well known Insurance - Life firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RCI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications Rogers Cmmnicatns Cl B	$45.20	+0.12 0.26%	$45.32	$45.60	-0.89%	207,203 86.62%	239,200
Most Recent Note for RCI - 12/6/2012 12:23:50 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today with volume running at an above average pace while on track for a 7th consecutive gain. Last noted in the 10/26/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25%* minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and its lack of sales revenues growth leaves fundamental concerns."*
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TRIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Trinity Biotech Plc Adr	$15.26	+0.03 0.20%	$15.33	$15.75	-3.11%	91,313 67.74%	134,800
Most Recent Note for TRIB - 12/6/2012 12:26:06 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high today following a streak of 8 consecutive gains capped by a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Found support in recent months when trading near its 50 DMA line. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Annual earnings (A criteria) showed steady increases since a downturn in FY '08. This Ireland-based firm hailing from the Medical - Products industry group is not a match with the winning models from the book, "How To Make Money In Stocks". The past 9 quarterly earnings comparisons through Sep '12 were below the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system.
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VASC - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Vascular Solutions	$14.24	-0.59 -3.98%	$14.60	$15.25	-6.62%	35,569 62.84%	56,600
Most Recent Note for VASC - 12/6/2012 12:27:14 PM Reported earnings +60% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 110 in Dec '11 to 138 in Sep '12, a reassuring sign of increasing institutional interest (I criteria). Slumped below its 50 DMA line today. Last noted in the 11/27/12 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are still not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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VRTS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Virtus Investment Ptnrs	$114.99	+0.49 0.43%	$115.13	$115.64	-0.56%	21,941 60.11%	36,500
Most Recent Note for VRTS - 12/6/2012 12:28:12 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, holding its ground following a recent spurt of gains, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons shown greatly improved earnings and sales revenues. Prior earnings history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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WX - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Wuxi Pharmatech Inc Ads	$15.42	-0.22 -1.41%	$15.60	$17.08	-9.72%	374,034 126.83%	294,900
Most Recent Note for WX - 12/6/2012 12:29:59 PM This Chinese Medical/Dental Services firm is on track today for a 5th consecutive loss since last noted in the 11/30/12 when there was a negative reversal at its 52-week high - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $19-20 area. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines, with the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showing earnings increases below the +25% guideline (C criteria)."
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